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Southport, North Carolina, in Brunswick county, is 21 miles S of Wilmington, North Carolina (center to center) and 132 miles S of Raleigh, North Carolina. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Wilmington metropolitan area. Southport contains a population of approximately 2,351.
In Southport, about 51% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Southport, which is home to many people who live alone. Unmarried people abound in the city.
Southport has an abundance of women! Well, at any rate the famale/male ratio there is higher than in most places. The city boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.
In 2000, Southport had a median family income of $45,714. Interestingly, lots of people in Southport have Bachelor's degrees (or better). If you never see your neighbor it may be because he or she works from home rather than driving to the office. That's not unusual in the city. In Southport, there is a large number of singles who make a good living.
Political donors in Southport favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $11,650. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.
Southport has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 68% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in North Carolina, which may reflect a commitment to education in the city.
In Southport, 85% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung the city -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there. In Southport, not everyone drives everywhere. The public transportation system may meet your needs. How much would you give to shorten your commute? The city can boast better commuting than most places.
Southport strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in North Carolina):
| Category | Trophy | |
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| Public Transportation Use (vs. State) | Top 2% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 12% | |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 12% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 14% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. Peers) | Top 14% | |
| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 19% | |
Comparing Southport to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Carolina (State):
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| Male Share of the Population |  |  |
| Children Under 5 Years Old | | |
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| Working at Home | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
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| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes |  | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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